Today, the local arts agencies of Arlington County, the City of Alexandria, and Fairfax County announced the creation of The Northern Virginia Local Arts Agencies (NVLAA) to expand resources and opportunities for artists and arts organizations throughout the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.
NVLAA is comprised of staff from the Alexandria Office of the Arts, the Arlington Cultural Affairs Office, and ArtsFairfax. The organization’s goal is to offer artists and arts organizations throughout the Northern Virginia region a range of free professional development workshops and networking opportunities.
“As a local art agency, we work to meet artists and organizations where they are professionally. Northern Virginia artists travel, create, and perform throughout the region and (NAME) expands on that community-building to help artists make new connections and learn new skills. , “said a representative of NVLAA.
This fall, NVLAA launched with four virtual workshops:
09/14: DATA + STORY = IMPACT (PART 1)
Facilitated by Brighter Strategies
Nonprofits have countless stories, and stories are better with data! This workshop teaches attendees how to start collecting data to tell their story in a unique and engaging way every time.
09/28: DATA + STORY = IMPACT (PART 2)
Facilitated by Brighter Strategies
This is a follow-up workshop to dive deeper into data collection and analysis, including a personal Q&A on techniques and methods for data collection, analysis, and use.
11/09: E-COMMERCE PRINCIPLES FOR ARTISTS, MAKERS, AND PERFORMERS
Facilitated by Latela Curatorial
For artists looking to update their website or expand into e-commerce, this workshop will review a basic checklist of what an artist website needs, what collectors and art experts are looking for as well as how to use the right metadata to work for you.
Facilitated by Springboard for the Arts
Participants will learn how to prepare a simple business plan, in art-friendly language, to manage various aspects of their artistic practice and make informed business decisions.
All workshops are free and require advance registration. To register for the NVLAA workshop, visit NVLAAfall2022.eventbrite.com.
ArtsFairfax is a nonprofit organization designated as Fairfax County’s local arts agency. Dedicated to the belief that the arts are important to a thriving community, ArtsFairfax’s mission is to expand support and access to arts and culture opportunities for Fairfax County’s more than 1.2 million residents. By offering informational, financial, and programming services, ArtsFairfax promotes the role of arts and culture in strengthening social connections, creating a sense of place, and driving economic growth. Incorporated as a 501(c)(3) since 1964, ArtsFairfax provides this service to all who contribute to and experience the arts in Fairfax County, and is funded in part by the County, the Virginia Commission on the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as corporations, foundations, and individual.
Arlington Cultural Affairs, Arlington’s Division of Economic Development, which provides public activities and programs as Arlington Arts. Our mission is to create, support and promote the arts, connecting artists and our community to reflect the diversity of Arlington.
The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities promotes the value of arts and culture in Alexandria by nurturing, investing in and celebrating the creative contributions of artists and arts organizations through the Office of the Arts Division. By engaging the community, encouraging participation, and facilitating access to the arts, RPCA works with local artists and arts organizations to build a vibrant community for all City residents, workers and visitors. Within the division, the Events and Public Space Activation team strengthens and builds Alexandria’s social fabric. Learn more at alexandriava.gov/Arts or follow @alexartsoffice on Instagram and Twitter. Add to the conversation with #artsALX.
Established in 1974 in a former naval munitions factory, the Torpedo Factory Art Center is home to the largest publicly accessible artist studio under one roof. The Arts Center is part of the City of Alexandria Office of the Arts, a division of the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities. Just south of Washington, D.C., the Torpedo Factory Art Center overlooks the Potomac River in the Old-Town section of Alexandria, Virginia. Every year, more than half a million national and international visitors meet and interact with more than 165 resident artists in 82 studios and seven galleries. The Art Center is also home to the headquarters and galleries of the Art League, and the Alexandria Archaeological Museum. For more information, visit torpedofactory.org or follow Torpedo Factory Art Center on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest via @torpedofactory.
